'Do Not Travel': State Department's List of Most Dangerous Countries to Visit

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Apr 11, 2018

The U.S. Department of State simplified its travel classification system to help travelers from the United States understand the threats and dangers some Americans might encounter abroad. Countries are ranked from the safest category at Level 1 to "Do Not Travel" at Level 4. These are the 12 countries and states currently deemed too dangerous to visit, based on high crime rates, political unrest, threats of terrorism, natural disasters, health risks or other events.